Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine: Hurricane Katrina And Rita Veterinary Relief Assistance
Temporary Licensing Due to the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Governor Blanco issued an Executive Order, KBB 05-35, (effective through September 25, 2005)
suspending the requirement for a Louisiana issued licensed to those out of state licensed veterinarians, in good standing, in other states.
Due to Hurricane Rita and continued relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina, Governor Blanco issued Executive Order KBB 05-43 amending KBB 05-35 to extend through October 25, 2005. Accordingly:
1. the veterinarian has photo identification and license to verify a current licensure in another state, and properly registers with the LA Board;
2. the veterinarian is engaged in a legitimate relief effort during the emergency period (at what disaster facility are you intending to practice in Louisiana, and please keep the Board office current on this information); and
3. the veterinarian must practice in good faith, and within the reasonable scope of his skills, training, and ability.
B. The authority provided for in this shall cease on October 25, 2005, unless the Executive Order is renewed, modified, or extended, or earlier rescinded by the Governor.
C. All out of state licensed veterinarians shall submit a copy of their respective licenses and photograph identification, as well as other requested information, to the LA Board of Veterinary Medicine office at 263 Third Street, Suite 104, Baton Rouge, LA 70801,
for registration with this agency. Please mail the original application form with supporting documents attached (faxed forms will not be accepted.)
Application Form in pdf format on the Board website www.lsbvm.org.
Use the Text Select tool to complete the form online and then print for signatures.